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Strategic Leader / Policy, Program and Project Manager
Group Fitness Instructor
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As a student, I am constantly learning and exploring new ideas. My blog showcases a collection of posts related to my studies and experiences. I hope you find my posts informative and engaging.
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MHST 631: Health Promotion 1 Foundation-Final Course Reflection
MHST 631 is the third course I have completed in Athabasca University’s Master of Health Studies program, and it has been a rewarding...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
MHST 631: Health Promotion Planning Tip Sheet
Health promotion planning organizes actions to meet specific health goals through data-driven decisions and efficient use of resources...
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Nov 9, 20241 min read
MHST 631: Health Promotion 1 Foundation, Midpoint Course Reflection
I have reached the midpoint of the Health Promotion 1 Foundations (MHST 631) course. This blog post captures my reflections and key...
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Oct 29, 20242 min read
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Oct 22, 20240 min read
MHST 631: The Truth About Waist Trainers - Myths and Risks
In recent years, waist trainers have gained popularity for their perceived ability to assist women in permanently narrowing their...
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Oct 20, 20244 min read
MHST 631: Reflections -Enhancing Support for the Mental Health of Children and Youth in Care
As I reflect on health promotion in relation to what I have learned in my first Master of Health Studies, Health Promotion course (MHST...
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Sep 24, 20244 min read
MHST 631: Exploring the Impact of Cultural Bias in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion in Canada
In 1986, the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted the first International Conference on Health Promotion in Ottawa, Canada, to...
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Sep 17, 20244 min read
MHST 601: Synthesis of Key Takeaways of my Learning Journey
Completing graduate studies has been a personal goal for over 20 years. After researching a number of courses, I chose to pursue the...
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Dec 5, 20237 min read
MHST 601: Exploring the Effects of Colonialism on Child Intervention Services in Alberta and Yukon
Indigenous Canadians make up 5% of the Canadian population but represent between 80-96% of families receiving child intervention...
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Nov 20, 20238 min read
MHST 601: Health Disparities of Indigenous Children and Youth in Alberta's Child Intervention System
As a former advocate for Alberta’s Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (OCYA) who has provided advocacy supports for children and...
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Nov 13, 20234 min read
MHST 601: Examining the Differences: Chronic Disease Prevalence in Alberta versus British Columbia
In 2023, the Government of Canada reported that approximately 45.1% of Canadians are living with one or more chronic illnesses and the...
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Nov 6, 20233 min read
MHST 601: Analysis of Global Child and Adolescent Physical Activity using the Social Ecological Model
Childhood Obesity - a global phenomenon The World Health Organization (WHO) defines the terms overweight and obesity as the accumulation...
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Nov 3, 20235 min read
MHST 601: What Universality Means To Me
What is universal health care? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), universal health coverage means that “all people have...
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Oct 28, 20232 min read
MHST 601: Contemporary criticisms of the World Health Organization's definition of health
Origins of the current definition In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as a state of "complete physical, mental...
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Oct 9, 20232 min read
MHST 601: My Professional Audit and Social Media Plan
As an Alberta Public Service (APS) employee, I am required to abide by the Code of Conduct and Ethics for the Public Service of Alberta....
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Sep 30, 20232 min read
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